Public Speaking
Creative Arts for Public Speaking
At Peace of Mind Psychotherapy, we offer innovative public speaking support by utilizing tools and practices found in the creative arts. While most therapeutic work moves from internal feelings to external expression, our approach begins with the external to unlock internal transformation. We work closely with you to help you embody the speaker you want to become, creating a bridge between external presentation and internal growth.
The Power of External-Internal Work
Traditional therapeutic techniques often start from the inside out, focusing first on processing emotions and delving into the past before addressing external behaviors. Our approach offers a different path, drawing on our skilled clinicians’ backgrounds in theater, drama therapy, and healing through the creative arts.
The external-internal approach, often used in the world of theater, flips the idea of doing emotional work from the inside out on its head. The external-internal or outside-in approach works from the idea that external choreography of the voice and body can influence our internal workings in the exact same way our internal workings affect our external experience. You might imagine this as akin to putting on an outfit that makes you feel particularly confident, or wearing a costume that helps you embody another version of yourself. The external circumstances bring about the internal feelings.
At Peace of Mind Psychotherapy, we will invite you to:
- Begin with your embodied presence
- Experience how external changes influence you internal states
- Discover how “trying on” confidence creates real emotional shifts
- Transform through doing, not just feeling
A Drama Therapist’s Role in Public Speaking
A Drama Therapist is uniquely suited to teaching public speaking because their expertise goes beyond traditional speech coaching. They integrate psychological insight, emotional regulation techniques, and creative expression, making them highly effective in helping individuals overcome stage fright and develop authentic, confident communication skills. Here’s why:
Managing Anxiety & Stage Fright:
Using trauma-informed practices and mindfulness, drama therapists help reduce anxiety and build confidence.
Body Language & Nonverbal Communication:
They teach techniques to improve body language, posture, and audience connection, crucial for effective speaking.
Role-Playing & Improvisation:
These exercises enhance adaptability and engagement, helping you practice real-world speaking situations and improve spontaneity.
Emotional Expression & Storytelling
Drama therapists help you tap into emotions, making speeches more authentic, memorable, and persuasive.
Building Confidence & Resilience:
Theater-based exercises guide you in overcoming self-doubt and developing confidence, vital for commanding a room.
Holistic, Client-Centered Approach:
Drama therapists tailor their methods to your individual needs, considering emotional barriers and communication styles.
We utilize our clinicians’ unique backgrounds in drama therapy, play therapy, and creative arts therapy to
transform your experience of public speaking, helping you increase your confidence, emotional regulation, and self-awareness.
Each exercise serves as a stepping stone, transforming initially intimidating experiences into opportunities for growth, while the controlled environment provides a safe space to embrace vulnerability and uncertainty. This process equips you with the tools to navigate various speaking situations with poise and authenticity, ultimately
creating more inclusive and impactful dialogue with your audiences.
In short, a Drama Therapist bridges the gap between psychological well- being and performance skills, making them an ideal choice for teaching public speaking in a way that is not only effective but also empowering.
Our Unique Methodology
Our approach helps you discover how external shifts can create powerful internal transformations. This isn’t about pretending – it’s about finding new pathways to authentic confidence through active embodiment.
Our team recognized that combining external techniques with internal work creates a powerful synergy. We combine:
- Drama therapy techniques that bypass traditional resistance
- Psychotherapeutic insight that deepens the learning
- Creative exercises that build emotional muscle memory
Our approach stands apart through its unique integration of:
Embodied Learning
Instead of starting with emotional processing, we begin with concrete, physical experiences that create immediate shifts in how you feel and present yourself.
Action-Based Transformation
Our approach helps you discover new aspects of yourself through active exploration.
Emotional Integration
As you experiment with new ways of being, we help you integrate these experiences into lasting emotional growth and authentic self-expression.
Sustainable Change
By combining external techniques with internal awareness, we help you develop sustainable confidence that feels natural and authentic.
Start Today
Our innovative approach helps you bypass traditional barriers to growth, creating immediate experiences of confidence that gradually become part of your authentic self-expression.
Ready to experience this transformative approach to public speaking? Contact us to begin your journey today.